What is Green?

A product’s ‘eco-balance’ is based on an analysis of its durability and whether its production;

Uses primary energy carriers, such as mineral oil and gas

Depletes scarce raw materials

Has fertilization effects

Leads to acidification

Damages the ozone layer

Contributes to global warming

Produces waste products

According to MIT’s center for transportation and logistics: Environmental regulations are changing the way supply chains are designed and managed. The problem is that the sheer number of regulations, other influences such as changing consumer sentiment, and the complexity of global trade, makes it difficult for companies to decide exactly how they should respond to these pressures.

Green Considerations:

Raw Materials

Ideal products being a plant (bamboo, wood, cork)

How products are harvested is critical

Important to select sustainably harvested products

Consider salvaged products

Manufacturing Process

Less a product is altered, the better

Stone, wood, and bamboo require the least manipulation

Others require chemical processing

Transportation

Beware of products that have to be transported across the ocean or long distances

Products within 500 miles are considered acceptable

Shop locally when possible from vendors that supply locally

Green Home Benefits:

General Benefits

Lower operating costs – less expensive utility bills because of energy and water efficiency

Increased comfort- green built homes enjoy more even temperatures with fewer drafts

Durability and Lowered Maintenance – green homes are built with materials that are designed to last longer and require less routine maintenance

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